Vehicle-window shade or awning



May 27', 1930. D. w. NE1L. JR.. ET AL 1,760,250

VEHICLE WINDOW SHADE OR AWNING Filed OCT.. 24, 1927 2 SheetS-Sheet l JIlEmiEl- W Neil Jn lwvwfw AUJEDT El. HERES abbomaw f May 27,1930- D. w. NE|L., JR., AL 1,760,250

EHICLE WINDOW SHADE OR AWNING Fild oct. 24, 1927 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Daniel W Neil n UIIEI' El. E.,

Patented May 27, 1930 PATE? OFFICE Dnivinr. W. NE1L, Jn., AND ALBERT B, cAsKnY, erroneal CITY, OKLAHOMA VEHICLE-WINDOW SHADE OR AWNING Application le October This invention relates to improvements in awnings particularly'well adapted for use upon the windows of automobiles of the closed car type.

The primary object of this invention is the provision of an improved window awning for automobiles, of an economical and durably constructed type which may be instantly re moved or placed upon the window frame of the closed car type of automobile, without the use of extra attachments secured to the automobile, and without marring the surface of the car.

A further and important object of this in- US vention is the provision of an awning for automobiles, of a reversible type, which will permit ready use of either side of the awning, as the exposed side.

n A further object of'this invention is the 0 provision of an improved window awning for automobiles, having improved means to adjustablysecure the same to various sizes of window openings.

o5 A. further object of this invention is the provision of an improved window awning having an offset frame to support the same so as to permit a compact closing of the window in the window opening, without interference by the awning.

A further object of this invention is the provision of an improved rmeans to frictionally lock an awning at a desired angle with respect to a window opening.

A further object of this invention is the provision of an improved awning frame, having an improved cover which may be detached with respect thereto for cleaning or renewal, purposes.

Other objects and advantages of this invention will be apparent during the course of thefollowing detailed description.

In theaccompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, and wherein similar reference characters designate corresponding parts throughout the several Views:

YFigures l and 2 are perspective views of the front side window of an automobile of the closed car type, showing how the awning is attachedthereto to permit the awning to 24, 1927. semi No. 228,361.

expose different sides thereof, as a reversingV feature. 1

Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view taken thru a. closed car type of window opening, showing the application of the preferred type of awning thereto. Y

Figure t is a sectionallview taken substantially on the line H of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a vertical sectional view taken thru the awning structure in the plane of the awning, showing the frame and awning cover structure features thereof.

' Figure 6V is a modified form of improved awning structure, by meansof which the .window may be compactly closed with respect G5 thereto in a normal window opening. Figure 7 isa front elevation of the awning structure of Figure 6. i

Figure 8 is a sectional view of theoawning structureof Figure 7, taken substantially on the line 8 8 of Figure 7 Figure 9 'is a perspective view of one of the window frame engaging ends of theframe structure ofthe awning illustrated in Figures 6 to 8 inclusive.V Figure 10 is a further modifiedk form of the invention, showing novel'frame details and normal adjustable window engaging mem-V bers associated therewith at the top corners thereof, by means of whichV the awning may be adapted to, various sizes of window openings. y f

Figure 11v is an enlarged sectional fragmentary View taken through one of the adjustable window engaging parts of the frame structure of the awning frame illustrated in Figure l0.

Figure Y 12 is al fragmentary perspective view of an 'awning'coven showing l'special structural features thereof,to make the sameV easilyvdetachable from the awning frame, andl to make the samereversible sol that either side Athereof may be the external exposed sic e.

In the drawings, whereinfor the purpose ofv illustration are shown preferredand modilied forms of the invention, the letter A` may generally designatewthe. preferred form of invention, which may comprise a frame B having adjustable window, frame engaging the preferred form of invention.

In the secondmodified form .of invention Gl illustrated in Figures 10 and 11 the saine may include the frame I-Iillustrated in Figure 10, having the special ustable window frame engaging members K associated there-v with, and the said awning G mayinelude the cover D of the same nature asvthe awning cover VD illustrated in Figures 4, 5 and `12A of thedrawing Referringvto the form of invention VA, the frame B thereof consists of a top tube or rod 15, which may be solid,'or' of tubular form as shown inthe drawings. Preferably the ends thereof are open andv provided with screw threaded sockets 17 and 18 wherein the members Cv are adjustable as will be subsequently described. The frame B furthermore consists of the outer .bar 18a having rigidly connected therewith the side bars 19 and20, Vin lright angled relation with the outer bar 18a; the side bars 19 and 20 eX- tending toward the ends of the top barl or rod 15 and preferably bevelling in a converging. relation at 21 and 22 respectively, and being secured at 23 in approved relation to the end portions of the top bar 15'inwardly of the screw threaded sockets, so that'the screw threadedlsockets 17 and 18v extend laterally beyond theV attaching ends 23, as

shown in Figure of the drawings. In lieu Vof being bevelled at21 and 22 the frame sides 19 and 20 may be suitably offset inwardly in. otherV approved relation, so that the connections thereof on the top rodl lie in- .wardlyvof vthe eXtreme ends of said rod 15,

togleave room for Vthe adjustment of the attachingmembers C, so that the frame may bewadapted to Vwindow openings of various widths. A rod'brace 25 maybe provided between-the barl and bar 18, substantially inidwayjbetween the vside bars 19and 20, and extending normally to the frame vportions 15 and 118?, and beingpsuitably secured respectivelyVV thereto lat 26 andf27, as by welding. Y ,Theadjustablemembers() are of the same construction, each'beingadaptable for use Uiteither end ofthejjrodl 'in the screw threaded soclrfets,v V17'y orj 1,8. i The samel includes ra, V`threaded YshankV 30 for ,screw threaded adjustmeiitiin thelsocketsV 17 or 18, as the case Vmay be, andiurtliermore includes a right angled window frame engaging arm 31 in right angled relation with respect to the shank 30, as shown in Figure 5. It is quite apparent that rotation of the members C in the screw threaded sockets will feed the meinbers C inwardly or outwardly, dependent upon the direction of rotation, and thus increase or decrease the effective spacing of the members C with respect to each ot-her.

In order to be sure that there will be no relative movement of the members C with respect to the bar `15, or relative rotation, after the members C have once been set, in their proper adjustment on the bar or rod 15, it is preferred to provide a lock nut 32, and lock washer 33, on eacli of the screw threaded shanks 30; the lock washer 33 bearing against the end edge of the tube 15 and the lock nut 32 of course being clamped thereagainst in order to frictionally bind the member C in its adjusted position on the tube can Vreadily be understood.

Referring to the cover D, the same is best structurally illustrated in Figure 12 of the drawings. It coinprises'opposed panels 40 and 41, preferablystriped or figured differently, in a contrastingrelation, so that either` side may be presented to the exterior, and thus producing a reversible awning. rllhe panels el() and Zl-l'have the margins the top, one side, and the bottom thereof turned inwardly as shown at 42 in Figure 12 of the drawings, and stitched together. rlie other side is open as at 43 prior to assemblage on the frame B. B or 1I,as the case maybe. 'The upper corners of the panels 10 and 41 are cut away as shown at la in Figure 12 of the drawings. The frame is then slipped iii-tothe pocketed cover, and at the open side` the same may be closed inrsuitable manner. At the bevelled portions-4:4 of the cover it is to be noted that the adjustable members C extend from the cover, as well'astlie lock nuts and lock-washers, and just the tip ends of the top bar or tube, as shown in various igures of the draw- In lieu of stitching, the end of the sack may be closed or fastened by means of snaps, hooks and eyes, buttons, laces, or the like, as is readily apparent, and the panels forming the covermay be secured together otherwise than is shown, justso a sack is provided for assembling the frame of the awning structure there- Y in so as to permit the reversing of the awning,

and preferably expose contrasting sides, as

in F igurcs 1 and 2 of the desired, and shown drawings.

. AsV a means' of reinforcingV the positioning of the cover on the frame, card board parts 45 and 16 may be placed within thejarea of the framer suitably stitched or sewn. as by yarn-17 ,tothe rod orbar portions 18, 19, 20,21 and 22 of the frame B,as shown in Figure 5. Thisliolds the cardboard 15 and 46 in'the plane of the irainei r1`his card' boardmay be o f the"`corrugated rigid type, and holds'the All' known, has the side styles l'thereof-providedwith vertical grooves 52, preferably lled' with some yield able material, such as felt, and wherein the side margins of the window glass 5J normally slide. Y

In the applicationV of the awning to'such type of window frame, the window 52a is lowered, and the end members C of the awnling frame released. The initial adjustment is secured by experimentation g one of the members C being placed with its leg portion 3l'in one side groove of the window, andat av lower elevation the other member C is then placed in the other groove 52 at the opposite sidey of the window opening, andthe members Care then brought to the same eleva-tion at the top of the window frame grooves 52. The legs 32v will then bind firmly against the bottom of the grooves `52 against the material therein, to frictionally hold the frame in position: Of

L course the members C must be adjusted longi= tudinally of the bar l5 to'secure the desired frictional clamping action of the frame in the grooves 52'of the window opening. lhenthev proper adjustment has been secured' the lock nuts 32 are then clamped with theiloclr washers 33 against the end edges of thetube'l55 toV frictionally support the 'frame Bi at the" desired angle with respect tothe window open# ing. This angle may be' varied merely by annually movingthe frame B to change the angle, after the members C are in the groove 52 of the window opening. Y

The view in Figure 4 shows that the ends of the awning overlap the' side styles ofthe window frame, which may bev accomplished by reason of the cutting away of thev top corners of the awning structure to permit the" proper adjustmentv of the members to suit the width of the window opening. This overlapping of the sides of the awning 'structure with the window frame insures thatefl'ective shade will be given.l

In form of invention E, many of the characteristics of the awningA are present. The

i frame B is of thev same construction as the frame B of the preferred form of invention, including a top rod or tube corresponding to the top bar or tube l5 of the frame `B of j thepreferredl formvof invention A.

The cover D for the modified form of in;

are adjusted with the lock nuts'32i vention'is similar in structure to the coverDl above described, and is reversible,'that is the opposite panels thereof may be of contrasting material, or contrastingly figured, and of a sack nature to readily slip 'on tothe frameB.

A novel-feature of the modified form of invention described, is the provision of thead`- justable members F, eachof which includes a substantially triangular shaped hollow'body' 62 adapted to slide in the window'fr'ame groove 52. This body 62 includes the trian.

gular spaced side walls 63 and 64v connected by a top wall 65 anda side `wall66, the parts 63, 64, 65A and 66 being integral' or'rigidly secured together to providey a pocket 67 open'- ing at the hypothenuse side offthefbody 62.

The walls 65 and (S6-are in righty angled rela tion to'each other and the wall 66 rests againstthe bottom of the groove 52 of the window frame, with the pocket 67 opening diagonally downwardly in the window opening, so that theupper corners of thewindow 52a may slip therein to permit an Velfective and compact closing of they window 52Tinl unobstructed relation by the awning'. Rigidwith thefouter wally 63 of the body 62 is a! supporting: stemz 70, whichmay be soldered or welded or otherwise aiixed to the wall 63nor'mal-thereto; a screw threaded shank 71 being arranged in right angled relation with the stem 7 O this screw threaded shank 7l.. being the shank which is adjusted into'the screw threaded end' of'thetop tube or rod portion 60'ofthe frame" B", in the same relation as'themembers ('l are adjust-able in the tube 15 of theframe'ofthepreferred form of invention A, above de scribed. When the frametube 60'has these members F adjustably positioned thereon and slidable in thev side grooves of the window opening, as'sho-wn in Figures 6 of t'hedraw-l ings, the frame tube or bar 6Ois`v positioned forwardly'rof the plane' of the window pane` 52a, to permit the sliding of the latter in' an unobstructed relation by the awningf frame structure, as is obvious from Figi'ire 6' of the' drawings, sothat the'window maybe closed' to the position illustrated in Figure 3v of the.

drawings. It is tofbe noted that the corners of the window close intoV the pocket 67 of the awning fastener body 62.

Referring to the second modiiedformlof invention, the frame H thereof includes the preferably tubular top bar 80, the ends of which has nuts 81 welded or rigidly secured thereto; the nuts 8l having screw threaded openings 84 therethrough to receive the screw threaded Shanks 85 off the special adjustable members' K which gripV against the sidestyles of the window frame. The frame H furthermore includes the lower rod or bar '87 having 'ff the side bars 88 in rightangled relation there#` with; the latter at their upper endsfbein'g off-1 set inwardly at 89and then iin right` angled rel-ation at 90 and bein'gse'cured at -9l 'to'.'the

endsy of the tube 80` inwardly of thenuts 81! secured at the' ends thereto, as shownin Fig-` ure l() of the drawings. f This angling of thev corners of the frame is for the same-purpose as the bevelledportion 21,*as provided on the preferred form of frame B above described. A transverse brace bar 93 may be provided in right angled relation between the tube 8O and the outer bar 87, suitably-secured as by welding or soldering` thereto, as shown in Figure 10 of the drawings. A cover similar to the cover D may be applied to t-he frame H, as can readily be understood, and as shown at D inl Figure l1 of the drawings.

The special members .K are provided for the same general purpose as the members F of the first modified form of invention E. These' members K comprise channel shaped bodies 95, each including the spaced side walls 96 secured together by a vwall 97 which abuts againstrthe bottom of the groove in the window frame, as can readily be understood. This vprovides a channel opening in the body 95, within which the top corners ofthe conventional window pane of the window may be received. The shank 85 is secured at 99 to the bottom wall 97 of the channel body 95, and eX- tends transversely through the pocket of the channel body 95, at the top thereof, and projects at the screw threaded end for adjustment inthe nut 81, as above mentioned. Lock Washer 100 and lock nuts lOl may be provided on the screw threaded shank 85 to engage nut 8l in a desired Yadjusted relation to hold the awning B-in a desired angled relation with respect to the window, as can readily be understood from the foregoing description of the other forms of invention. Y

The frame top bar may thus be rformed with threaded socket openings at the ends thereof, either by internally screw threaded bars or-by fixingk nuts thereto;Y If desired the adjustable end members on the top bar ofthe frame may,

be secured by set screws,or other expedients.

.The cover for the awning may be of canvas, velvet,'corduroy, plush, velour, or like material, and it ispref-erred, inasmuch as the awning is of a reversible type, that one side of the cover-be made of one material Vandthe other side of another'material; the` materials being contrastingly figured or colored. If desired fringe may be secured at the free edges ofthe awning cover, as can readily be understood.

- f Vhile in the formsl shown both ends of the top bars or tubes are provided with right hand threads, so thatfthe clamping effect on the I window 'frame may be the sainel at all times independent of ther adjusted angular posi'- tion of the awning, yetright and lefthand threaded sockets may be provided for the adjustablepmembers, ifdesired. l Y

w Various changes in the shape, size, and arrangement lof parts may be made to the forms of Yinvention herein shown and described,

scribed the combination of a frame including a top bar, an outer bar, and side bars connecting the ends ofthe outer and top bars, the upper ends of the side bars being offset inwardly towards eachother, and window engaging frame members adjustable on the ends of the top bar at a location inwardly of the side bars. Y

2. In a window awning of the class described the combination of a frame including a top bar, anouter bar, and side bars connecting the ends-of the outer and top bars, the upper ends of the side bars being oifset inwardly towardl each other, window engagingframe members adjustable on the ends of the top bar at a location inwardly of the side bars, said adjustable.membersbeing of 'L-shaped formation and each Vhaving a window engaging part which may be adjusted to either side of the plane of the frame.

3.4 In an awning structure the combination of a frame including an upper rod having end outwardly facing screw threaded sockets,'side frame pieces connected with the said rod short of the screw threaded sockets, with the side frame pieces extending therefrom in spaced outwardly extending relation to a point beyond the screw threaded sockets 4and there being turned in parallel' relation, awning material on said frame side pieces and said rod, window casing adjusting members screw threaded in said threaded sockets and adjustable therein so as to lie inwardly of the eX- treme side margins of the side frame pieces, and releasable nuts threaded on said members and adapted to frictionally engage in a locking relation against the ends of the frame rod wherebyto fix the said members in a definite adjusted relationship with respect to the plane of said frame.

4.- In an awning-structure, the combination of a frame including an upper rod portion having end outwardly-v facing screw threaded sockets, an awning on said' frame, window casing engaging members having screwy threaded shanks adjustably threaded in said kend threaded sockets of said-rod so that said members may be adjusted to extend laterally of the awning frame into engagement with a window casing, said members at their free ends having means'for engagement with al window casing slet to prevent the rotation of said members, and releasable nuts threaded on the screw-threaded shanksl of said' membersand Vmovable into frictional engagement against the lends of the frame rodl for holding the ,latter against rotation and supporting the awning frame in a desired vangular relation. 

